MICHIGAN AVENUE
SubstationMichigan · COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL
At a glance
MICHIGAN AVENUE is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #107794 | 138 kV | COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #174870 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MICHIGAN AVENUE, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Solar Field Park | Brownfield | MI | Branch | — | 1 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.0 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.5 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 62.8 |
| OZ Steuben | Greenfield | IN | Steuben | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 62.3 |
| EC Near Battle Creek Mill | Greenfield | MI | Calhoun | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 61.9 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 61.6 |
| OZ Calhoun | Greenfield | MI | Calhoun | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 61.5 |
| EC Near Battle Creek Mill | Greenfield | MI | Calhoun | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 61.2 |
How does MICHIGAN AVENUE compare with other substations in Michigan?
Michigan has 1,880 substation records in HIFLD, of which 277 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 106 named substations in the state are in MICHIGAN AVENUE's 115–229 kV band (38% of named stations). 44 sit in a higher band. 43 named substations in Michigan operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at MICHIGAN AVENUE?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL, CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near MICHIGAN AVENUE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Branch, St. Joseph, Steuben, Calhoun. The Michigan average across 5,157 scored sites is 55.2. 768 of those Michigan sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
MICHIGAN AVENUE has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so MICHIGAN AVENUE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MICHIGAN AVENUE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.4 miles.
Who owns MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MICHIGAN AVENUE belong to COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL, and others to CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MICHIGAN AVENUE substation located?
MICHIGAN AVENUE is in Michigan at 41.9558, -84.9801. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Branch, St. Joseph, Steuben.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MICHIGAN AVENUE. The highest-scoring is Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Solar Field Park at 65/100. Across Michigan, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
Other 138 kV substations in Michigan
- JACKSON· 14 lines
- VERONA· 11 lines
- DELHI· 10 lines
- BEECHER· 9 lines
- CHANDLER· 9 lines
- WEADOCK· 9 lines
- PRESQUE ISLE STATION· 8 lines
- BLACK RIVER· 7 lines
- All named substations in Michigan· 277 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Michigan· 5,157 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Michigan
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “MICHIGAN AVENUE substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/michigan-avenue-4ca8f1e6 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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